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Sal is Running 26.2 Miles for a Cause...
Page Creator: Sal Lentini
Event: Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon 2007
Event Starts: Nov 18th 2007
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Can Dad Run Under 3 Hours? We'll See!
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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
In 2000, a 4 year old cancer patient named Alexandra Scott opened a lemonade stand in her front yard with the goal of raising money to find a cure for all kids with cancer. As word of Alex’s fundraising...
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Fundraising target: $5,000
So far I have raised: $6,055.17
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Thank you for visiting my Fundraising Page for Alex's Lemonade Stand.  Donating through this site is simple, fast and secure. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

When I Found About Cancer...
When I was 6 years old I lost my best friend, Tommy, to Leukemia.  He had gone through years of treatment and when it was bad, he was bald and weak and unable to play.  To this day I can remember the pain I felt when my parents told me he died.  I never forgot about Tommy and made a promise to myself that I would continue fighting this disease just as he had so bravely for years as a little boy.  I remember running around his backyard and looking back I now realize how strong he was.  Back in the 70's leukemia treatment was a far cry from what it is today (thanks to donations from people like you) and Tommy outlived his doctor's estimations.  He was a fighter; a kid with more will than most adults have today.

Alex's Lemonade Stand...
In 2000, a 4 year old cancer patient named Alexandra "Alex" Scott announced a seemingly simple idea -she was holding a lemonade stand to raise money to help "her doctors" find a cure for kids with cancer. The idea was put into action by Alex and her older brother, Patrick, when they set up the first "Alex's Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer" on their front lawn in July of 2000.

For the next 4 years, despite her deteriorating health, Alex held an annual lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. Following her inspirational example, thousands of lemonade stands and other fundraising events have been held across the country by children, schools, businesses, and organizations, all to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer. On August 1st, 2004, Alex died peacefully at the age of 8 -- she had raised over $1 million for childhood cancer research in her short lifetime.

Alex's spirited determination to raise awareness and money for all childhood cancer while she bravely fought her own deadly battle with cancer has inspired thousands to raise money and give to her cause. Alex's family and supporters are committed to continuing her inspiring legacy through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Alex's Lemonade Strikes a Chord...
When I first heard about Alex and her story I was deeply moved.  The more I read about it the more I felt a connection to her cause.  I have been wanting to run another marathon since I last ran the Boston Marathon.  It's one thing to train for a marathon while single and 29 with the goal of breaking 3 hours and another when married and 35 with 2 kids and 2 businesses.  I needed inspiration; something that would make getting up at 5am every morning (including weekends) to run between 5 and 20 miles before my family ate breakfast, worth it.  Sometimes you need something bigger than yourself to achieve a goal.  I will run the Philadelphia Marathon with Tommy's endurance as my guide and raise money for childhood cancer with the entrepreneurial blueprint that Alex created.

Running With a Purpose...
We have all lost family or friends to cancer.  On November 18th I will run the Philadelphia Marathon in a navy blue shirt with the yellow Alex's Lemonade Stand logo on it to help raise awareness for cancer research.  By running under 3 hours I will be in the top 3% of marathon finishers.  I hope that this will help bring even more attention to Alex and her story.  I will also be carrying Tommy's name with me on race day.  I am thinking of writing his name on my sneakers.  If you would like to give me the name of someone you lost I would be honored to carry their name with me for 26.2 determined miles throughout Philadelphia.

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Lisa Alexander 11/21/2007 $25.00 GREAT JOB, SAL!! 
SandyK 11/19/2007 $50.00 Thanks, Sal, for what you are doing to fight cancer! 
Itty Bitty Ink - Sal Lentini 11/18/2007 $1,200.00 The marathon doesn't realize how determined I am to break 3 hours. I will be back for more! 
Jenn, Jerem, Mya and Luke Pierce 11/17/2007 $50.00 We are all cheering for you!!!  
Karen Bullard-karen cole paper 11/16/2007 $50.00 Best of luck! 
Vicky 11/16/2007 $26.20 Best of Luck Sal!! xoxo 
Francine, Laurent, Louis and Raphael 11/16/2007 $26.20 You have a beautiful family and a beautiful cause. Enjoy the run! 
Gary Jonas 11/14/2007 $100.00 Good luck under 3 hours would be unbelievable 
Anne Van Dyke 11/13/2007 $50.00 Best of luck Sal ... 
irene & gus 11/13/2007 $100.00 all the best- how generous of YOU! 
Jen and the Butler Bag Team 11/12/2007 $500.00 We know you will do it!! 
Brian, Carrin & Dora 11/11/2007 $50.00 Best of Luck!!!!! 
antlord 11/9/2007 $50.00  
red branch pr 11/9/2007 $100.00 Sal we are so proud of you! Run as hard as you work!! XOXO Red Branch PR 
Susan Hersch 11/8/2007 $25.00 good luck, the BB team is behind you all the way! 
Stephen and Chrissy D'Elia 11/7/2007 $200.00 Good Luck Sal!! What a great thing you're doing!! 
natalie antoinette 11/7/2007 $25.00 Good Luck Sal - I have great faith in you! 
melissa & josh haims 11/7/2007 $25.00 good luck sal! sending your shins big fat sloppy kisses! 
Christine, Leah and Caroline 11/7/2007 $50.00 We know you'll meet your goals! 
Cabot Lodge 11/7/2007 $500.00 on behalf of ARC Global Partners, thank you and good luck! 
Jamie Markizon 11/7/2007 $50.00 Good Luck Sal! 
Chris M 11/6/2007 $100.00  
Sabino and Janet 10/24/2007 $25.00 Good Luck Sal!!! 
Joe & Colleen Buckshaw & Circus! 10/16/2007 $250.00 Sal, What a nice story and a great cause! Enjoy the run!  
Beth 10/12/2007 $50.00  
Lisa C. Buckshaw 10/10/2007 $50.00 Sal, What a great cause! You can do whatever you put your mind to. Love, Lisa Buckshaw 
Greg Markotsis/Lemon Auto Sales 10/9/2007 $250.00 Hey Sal, you're amazing! This planet could use a million more Sal's! Good Luck! 
Elaine Densley 10/5/2007 $25.00 Scott's last marathon time was 3:56. He took a really deep breath at your running it in 3:00 
Joel Rosen 10/3/2007 $50.00  
Julie and Ryan Sleight 10/2/2007 $25.00 Best of Luck and for a great cause!! 
Ramin & Jenny - Shopping Stand, Inc. 10/1/2007 $100.00 Good luck Sal - this is a great cause! 
Amy Illig 10/1/2007 $25.00  
John Potsiadlo 10/1/2007 $100.00 Run Sal Run! An extra $100 if you break 3:00! 
Greg, Melissa, Markella and Tess 9/30/2007 $100.00 Have you ever not met a goal? I have absolutely no doubt in my mind you can do this! 
Mom and Dad 9/29/2007 $150.00 We've always believed in you! Love Mom &Dad 
Jen, Eric, Drew, & Jamison McDivitt 9/29/2007 $25.00 Best of luck, Sal! What a wonderful idea for a great cause! 
Brian G 9/28/2007 $50.00 If you don't break 3 hours I want the money back......ha ha, totally kidding! Good luck Sal! 
Stephanie and John Harris 9/28/2007 $75.00 Best of luck - You can do it!!! 
Tara Kelly 9/28/2007 $25.00 Good Luck Sal!! 
Eric, Kelly, Sarah & Alex 9/28/2007 $50.00 Go Sal, we know you can do it!!!! 
Onie Girton 9/28/2007 $50.00 Run Sal Run! I know you can do it! 
Ashley Leticia Martin 9/28/2007 $25.00 Good luck Sal...You'll do great! 
IBC | International Bag Corporation 9/28/2007 $100.00 Great Cause Sal - Thanx for letting us be a part of this. 
Heidi 9/28/2007 $100.00 Let me kick this off. I'm glad you're doing this for a cause. You can break it, baby! Love you! 
* Total raised online: $5,052.40
Amount raised offline: $1,002.77
Grand Total: $6,055.17
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